Hope

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GROSSFORMAT: 25 x 32 cm, 140 Seiten. The eighth edition of the Prix Pictet, the global award for photography and sustainability, will announce its winner at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, on November 13, 2019, with exhibitions to follow in London, Tokyo, and Zurich. This volume is essential for those interested in conceptual photography, photojournalism, and environmental issues, featuring essays by renowned writers such as Naoko Abe, William Boyd, Martin Rees, and Roger Scruton. For over a decade, the Prix Pictet has aimed to leverage photography's power to highlight critical sustainability challenges facing humanity and the planet. This cycle's theme, Hope, reflects the late Kofi Annan's belief in resilience during adversity. Sir David King, Chairman of the Jury, echoes this sentiment in his foreword, emphasizing the vision and leadership needed to foster hope. Participants are encouraged to document positive sustainability initiatives emerging globally. Amid escalating environmental crises, these photographers capture inspiring developments—such as poverty reduction, reforestation, medical advancements, and innovative solutions to environmental challenges—offering a glimpse of optimism for the future.